# Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)

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## Company

- Legal name: Blue Bird Corp
- Ticker: BLBD (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0001589526
- Industry: Truck & Bus Bodies (SIC 3713)
- Headquarters: Macon, GA
- Fiscal year ends: October 3
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: blue-bird.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-bird-corporation
- Next earnings date: Nov 23, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $1.5B for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 24, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/0001589526-25-000100-index.html
- Operating income: $167.2M for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 24, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/0001589526-25-000100-index.html
- Net income: $127.7M for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 24, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/0001589526-25-000100-index.html
- SG&A: $136.3M for the fiscal year ended Sep 27, 2025 (10-K filed Nov 24, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/0001589526-25-000100-index.html
- Employees: 2,012 as of Sep 27, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Shares outstanding: 31,676,039 as of Jul 31, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000049/0001589526-26-000049-index.html
- Auditor: Bdo Usa, P.C., Atlanta, Georgia, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm

## Business

The Company (formerly Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.) was incorporated in Delaware on September 24, 2013 as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.V. (the “Seller”).0 million.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | $1.5B | $167.2M | $127.7M | $136.3M |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $1.3B | $139.3M | $105.5M | $116.8M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $1.1B | $51.7M | $23.8M | $87.2M |
| Oct 1, 2022 | $800.6M | -$40.7M | -$45.8M | $77.2M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $800.6M | -$40.7M | -$45.8M | $77.2M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/blue-bird-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- John Wyskiel, President & CEO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/john-wyskiel-61043917. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 4, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000205590325000003/0002055903-25-000003-index.htm
- Razvan Radulescu, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razvan-radulescu-458781. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 20, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000188475726000004/0001884757-26-000004-index.htm
- Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey, Chief Operating Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000209476626000006/0002094766-26-000006-index.htm
- Ted Scartz, SVP General Counsel. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ted-scartz-02141b19. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 16, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000192977125000016/0001929771-25-000016-index.htm
- Dan Thau, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Douglas Grimm, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Edward T. Hightower, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Julie A. Fream, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Kevin Penn, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Mark Blaufuss, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Philip Horlock, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Simon J. Newman, Director. Source: 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- Jeff Sanfrey, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed Jan 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000114036126002269/blbd-20260311.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 6, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000053/blbd-20260930.htm
- Oct 1, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000110465926112839/tm2626711d1_8k.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000046/blbd-20260805.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000044/blbd-20260731.htm
- May 18, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000034/blbd-20260512.htm
- May 6, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000028/blbd-20260506.htm
- Apr 2, 2026: Item 2.01, Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets; Item 3.02, Unregistered sales of equity securities; Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.03, Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000017/blbd-20260401.htm
- Mar 11, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000013/blbd-20260311.htm
- Feb 17, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000010/blbd-20260215.htm
- Feb 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000005/blbd-20260204.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Sep 16, 2026: Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey (Chief Operating Officer) sold 4,000 shares, about $249,600. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000209476626000006/0002094766-26-000006-index.htm
- Aug 12, 2026: Daniel Mark Thau (Director) bought 350 shares, about $22,530. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000204777426000007/0002047774-26-000007-index.htm
- May 19, 2026: Daniel Mark Thau (Director) bought 300 shares, about $19,527. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000204777426000004/0002047774-26-000004-index.htm
- Mar 4, 2026: Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey (Chief Operating Officer) sold 5,192 shares, about $303,940. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000209476626000003/0002094766-26-000003-index.htm
- Feb 19, 2026: Razvan Radulescu (Chief Financial Officer) sold 3,925 shares, about $239,347. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000188475726000004/0001884757-26-000004-index.htm
- Dec 17, 2025: Razvan Radulescu (Chief Financial Officer) sold 7,006 shares, about $361,369. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000188475725000037/0001884757-25-000037-index.htm
- Dec 12, 2025: Phil Horlock (Director) sold 15,381 shares, about $775,489. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000157947725000022/0001579477-25-000022-index.htm
- Dec 10, 2025: Razvan Radulescu (Chief Financial Officer) sold 7,984 shares, about $402,314. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000188475725000031/0001884757-25-000031-index.htm
- Dec 4, 2025: Daniel Mark Thau (Director) bought 400 shares, about $20,420. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000204777425000006/0002047774-25-000006-index.htm
- Sep 12, 2025: Phil Horlock (Director) sold 13,578 shares, about $787,524. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000157947725000020/0001579477-25-000020-index.htm
- Sep 2, 2025: Razvan Radulescu (Chief Financial Officer) sold 6,709 shares, about $385,164. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000188475725000022/0001884757-25-000022-index.htm
- Aug 28, 2025: Phil Horlock (Director) sold 13,000 shares, about $767,260. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000157947725000018/0001579477-25-000018-index.htm
- Aug 18, 2025: Phil Horlock (Director) sold 42,258 shares, about $2.4M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000157947725000015/0001579477-25-000015-index.htm
- Aug 13, 2025: Phil Horlock (Director) sold 15,848 shares, about $888,439. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000157947725000013/0001579477-25-000013-index.htm
- Aug 12, 2025: Ted Scartz (SVP General Counsel) sold 8,877 shares, about $490,188. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000192977125000010/0001929771-25-000010-index.htm

## What management said

- "I am incredibly proud of our team in delivering another outstanding quarterly result" John Wyskiel, President & CEO of Blue Bird Corporation (8-K filed Aug 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000046/a2026q3resultsreleaseex991.htm
- "We are very pleased with our third quarter results, driven by excellent Blue Bird results as well as the integration of Micro Bird" Razvan Radulescu, CFO of Blue Bird Corporation (8-K filed Aug 5, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000046/a2026q3resultsreleaseex991.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 6, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000053/blbd-20260930.htm
- 10-K filed Nov 24, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952625000100/blbd-20250927.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000158952626000049/blbd-20260627.htm
- DEF 14A filed Jan 26, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1589526/000114036126002269/blbd-20260311.htm

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